Copernicia hospita (Cuban Wax Palm, Guano Palm, Cana, Palm, Guano Espinoso, Blue Yarey Palm.)
Botanical Information
| Family | Arecaceae |
| Genus | Copernicia |
| Species | hospita |
| Category | Tropicals, Woody |
| Type | Tree (evergreen) |
| Origin | Cuba. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10b - 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c - H2 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | 1.7 - 4.5 °C |
| Temperature (°F) | 35 - 40 ºF |
| Height | 2.4 - 6 m |
| Spread | 3.6 - 4.7 m |
| Growth | Slow |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Cuban Wax Palm is highly tolerant of drought, but thrives in moist soil with excellent drainage. |
| Propagation | Seed readily germinates in 4 - 12 weeks. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Open savannas, woodlands, and in coastal regions, adjacent to mangrove swamps. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Long and thin. |
| Leaf Description | Circular, up to 40 leaves, blue grey, and waxy. |
| Flower Description | Flowers are bisexual. |
| Fruit Description | The fruit resembles black marbles, up to 2.5 cm across. |
Photographs
Copernicia hospita, form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Copernicia hospita, bark. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.